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Bangladesh Election 2026: BNP Wins Landslide, Tarique Rahman Leads

16 February 20261 min read
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRSBangladesh Election2026: BNP WinsLandslide, TariqueRahman Leads16 February 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Bangladesh’s parliamentary election on 12 February ended in a sweeping win for the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, putting it back in government in Dhaka after about twenty years.

Key facts

  • Winning party: Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
  • Party chairman: Tarique Rahman.
  • Election date: 12 February; result: an absolute majority of seats.
  • Result information came from the Election Commission of Bangladesh.

Snapshot

ItemDetail
CountryBangladesh
ElectionParliamentary, 12 February
OutcomeLandslide for BNP
Gap since last in powerTwo decades

Exam angle

  • Party and leader: BNP and chairman Tarique Rahman.
  • Capital where the government returns: Dhaka.
  • Declared by: Election Commission of Bangladesh.

Test yourself

1. Which party won a landslide in Bangladesh's 12 February parliamentary election?

The BNP won an absolute majority of seats.

2. Who is the chairman of the BNP, which won Bangladesh's election?

The notes name Tarique Rahman as BNP chairman.

3. After how long did BNP return to power in Dhaka following this election?

The party returned to power after two decades.

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